If you have to ask a question, ask quickly and clearly. Try to avoid asking questions by listening to others and watching. Only ask questions during an appropriate time. Say “thank you” to the Instructor if they answer your question. Don’t ask a question that has already been asked!

Learn to recognize the beat and phrasing quickly. Find the beat immediately and prepare yourself for the tempo of the movement.

Stand tall with your arms to your sides. Don’t cross your arms or put them in your pockets. (This will make you look more confident and you will not risk covering your audition number).

Be expressive in your face. Smile, be graceful, be passionate, be energetic etc…

Don’t look at the floor while you dance.

Don’t make a “face” or bad expression if you mess up… pick up the choreography and keep going!

Continue to review your choreography when other groups are auditioning. Keep it fresh.

Be prepared to freestyle/improve. Know what you are good at. Don’t try new “tricks” in an audition.

Don’t talk while waiting to audition outside or when you are exiting. Be listening for tips/clues (“the floor is slippery”, “they will want you to growl”, “they are only looking for 3 dancers” etc…)

Show the audition panel that you are exactly what they are looking for. Believe in yourself!

Typical Audition Structures

“Cattle call” auditions are open to anyone vs. “agent only” auditions

Height, weight, hair color, ethnicity are major factors and could “cut” you at the very beginning

Material is usually taught to the entire group first and then auditioned in smaller groups.

Depending on the adjudicators, dancers may be “cut” or asked to leave during the audition process